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Can therapy help with sibling relationship problems?
May 16, 2024 | Written by Avidan Milevsky, PhD, LCPC
Sibling relationship problems can make life more difficult for everyone in the family. In some cases, sibling therapy may help strengthen bonds now and for the...
What is havening, and is it effective?
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Havening is a new, relatively untested type of alternative therapy that uses touch and other distraction techniques to promote relaxation and healing.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for addiction
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
IFS therapy can help people understand and manage the parts of themselves that contribute to their addictive behaviors. Learn more about how this works.
Eating disorders in men and boys
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Tom Wooldridge, PsyD, ABPP, CEDS-S
Boys and men make up 25% of reported cases of bulimia and anorexia, but screening tools focus mainly on women. Learn to recognize the signs and get help.
Betrayal trauma: What it is and how to heal
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Jennifer Freyd, PhD
Betrayal trauma occurs when someone’s trust is violated by a person or institution they depend on. Learn more about symptoms, risks, and treatment options.
Couples therapy: Who it’s for, how it works, and how to choose a therapist
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
If you and your partner find it hard to work through challenges in your relationship, support from a couples therapist may be the right option for you.
Why consent is important, and how to ask for it
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Consent creates a safe environment where people can make choices freely. Learn what consent looks like and how to ask for it in respectful ways.
Healing from the trauma of gun violence
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Tasnim Sulaiman, LPC
Gun violence survivors carry the pain of past experience and the risk of retraumatization. Bruce Nash and Patience Murray have found ways to live with both.
Transgender people and mental health
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Being trans is a gender identity, not a mental health issue. But trans people are often denied rights, respect, and safety, which can affect mental health.
How VR therapy can help you face your fears
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Virtual reality therapy can help treat conditions like anxiety, but only with the right supervision. Elizabeth McMahon, PhD, explains the benefits and risks.
What is race-based traumatic stress (RBTS)?
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
RBTS is a type of chronic stress stemming from racism and race-related discrimination. Explore common causes and symptoms, as well as treatment options.
Should we all quit social media?
May 16, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
More people are opting out of digital life for their mental health. But leaving social means you’ll need to find other ways to stay connected and informed.
Mental health effects of sexual assault and abuse
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Sexual assault affects people physically, mentally, and emotionally. Learn how to recognize, treat, and start to heal from the trauma of assault or abuse.
Social anxiety disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Different from shyness or social awkwardness, social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, causes intense fear when socializing with others.
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Rational emotive behavior therapy helps people identify irrational beliefs that inform their behavior, then replace them with more helpful beliefs.
Race, ethnicity, and mental health
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Race and ethnicity are invented concepts, but they still affect how others treat you, how you experience the world, and how you feel about yourself.
Psychopharmacology: How medication helps mental health
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Learn about the basic principles of psychopharmacology and the most common types of medications prescribed for mental illnesses.
Generation Alpha and mental health
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Generation Alpha’s mental health is still taking shape. Destigmatizing mental health issues will be key to supporting their wellbeing.
ADHD and anxiety: Signs, similarities, and treatment
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
ADHD and anxiety are two mental health disorders that often occur together. Learn more about their similarities and options for treatment.
Caring for yourself when your job is caring for others
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Mental health professionals help people in crisis and provide emotional support at home. What happens when their own mental health hangs in the balance?
Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Solution-focused brief therapy can help you develop solutions to specific problems in just a few sessions. Learn more about this strengths-based approach.
Why you should go to couples therapy before moving in together
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, CGT
Couples therapy can help at any stage of a relationship, but especially before major life transitions. Here’s why pre-move-in counseling is catching on.
Play therapy: Types and techniques
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Play therapy helps children express themselves and solve problems while in a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about what it can treat.
Online therapy: Benefits and challenges
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Online therapy lets you access mental health support from home. Explore the upsides and downsides of teletherapy to decide if it’s a good fit for you.
Hypnotherapy: What it is, benefits, success rate, and risks
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Hypnotherapy is an alternative form of therapy in which clients are guided into a state of calm awareness that makes them more open to suggestion.
CBT vs. DBT: Which one is right for you?
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are each used to treat a range of concerns. Here’s where they overlap and how they differ.
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and emotional support animals
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Learn about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and the difference between service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals.
To end violence against teen girls, start with teen boys
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Kenneth V. Hardy, PhD
Teen girls are reporting more assaults, mainly by boys their age. How can we get to the root of the problem by addressing signs of violence before it starts?
Climate change and mental health
May 16, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Climate change and extreme weather events can create both acute and chronic mental health issues for affected individuals and communities.